The function of a capacitor in an electric circuit is to?
A. Measure the amount of current in the circuit.
B. Increase circuit power.
C. Allow current flow between its plates.
D. Store electric charges.
The Correct Answer is D. Store electric charges.
A capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy in an electric field by virtue of accumulating electric charges on two close surfaces insulated from each other. It is a passive electronic component with two terminals. The effect of a capacitor is known as capacitance.